The Delta Police Commissioner Mohammed Alli has ordered a massive deployment of personnel and patrol teams to all parts of the state to check criminal activities during the yuletide season.

The command’s spokesperson, Bright Edafe, said in a statement on Wednesday in Asaba that the move was to ensure a crime-free Christmas and new year celebration.

“The CP has equally directed all area commanders, DPOS and tactical commanders to deploy men to all venues of the celebrations and other resort centres to avoid mischief makers causing any form of mayhem to citizens.

“In line with the above, police patrol teams have been drawn from Dragon Patrol, Safer Highways, Quick Response Squad, Rapid Response squad, and Eagle-Net Special Squad for this purpose,” Mr Edafe said.

The police image maker disclosed that traffic control at the River Niger Bridge Head had equally been taken care of, as both police personnel and traffic wardens had been deployed for traffic control.

According to him, the divisional police officers in charge of the ‘B’ and ‘C’ Divisions, Asaba and the State Traffic Officer have been tasked with working with other security agencies to ensure a free traffic flow.

Mr Edafe also said the CP had directed the deputy commissioner of police in charge of operation to organise continuous ‘Operation show of Force’ from Tuesday to December 24 in all parts of the state.

He stated that the eight area commanders would supervise the operation to ensure a hitch-free yuletide.

“The CP, therefore, urges members of the public to be law abiding and continue to support the police in the fight against crime and criminality in the state.

“He equally wishes to assure all residents of the command’s commitment in providing security, maintenance of law and order, protection of lives and property at all times,” Mr Edafe said. 

(NAN)